Stricter rules eyed for controversial PACE energy improvement loans
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans can burden homeowners with higher property tax bills that heighten the risk they'll get behind on their mortgages, federal regulators say
by Matt Carter May 2
Flueid gears up to support purchase and home equity loans
Title and escrow software-as-a-service provider's tech platform, Flueid Decision, can now detect solar panels and liens
by Matt Carter May 19
What agents should know about home solar power systems
Solar panels are a great investment and can make a home more attractive to buyers, so agents should have a basic understanding of common residential systems
by Gerard Splendore May 3
A third of Realtors bought or sold a 'green' home in the past year
Thirty-two percent of respondents of a National Association of Realtors survey say they were involved in buying or selling a property that had eco-friendly features in the past year
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 23
What does 'luxury' mean in the wake of COVID-19?
Opinion
In a post-pandemic world, features that were once taken for granted are now becoming precious to homebuyers. Now, the idea of luxury means something different, and it includes these new in-demand aspects
by Gerard Splendore Oct 12
How can Americans cope with energy costs this summer?
With so many people working from home this year, it's no surprise that utility bills are ticking up. Mike Phillips, co-founder and CEO of Sense, shares tips on what people can do to reduce energy use in your home
by Brandon Doyle Jul 31
8 smart-home features buyers will want in 2019
Trends in home features constantly change, especially as new technology becomes available, and you need to stay on top of the innovation to sell it
by Kayla Matthews Nov 27
California votes to make solar panels mandatory on all new homes by 2020
The move could add as much as $10,000 to home prices
3 tips to sell homes faster -- and for a higher price
Advertise home technology and savings to increase the value of the home
by Clint Stevens Jul 12
Is it ever a good idea to install solar panels? Yes, but steer clear of these problems
by Aaron Zapata Jan 30
energy efficient homes
Yes, millennials, parents and other homebuyers say they will pay more for those features
by Jonathan Deesing Jul 19
Residential solar activity has increased more than 300 percent in the US since 2010
by Jennifer Riner Jul 14
Solar panels come standard in new Stellar Homes Group properties
If it's called the Sunshine State, you might as well use the namesake to save you some cash
by Britt Chester Jun 6
energy efficient homes
There are many nuances that buyers need to be educated on
by Scott Robinson Apr 4
Brookfield Residential designs sustainable model home in DC metro
Energy-savings features add more than $100,000 to the cost of the home
by Erik Pisor Mar 29